Ray M and Jane R Wright Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyColumbus, Georgia · EIN 58-2135480 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$614K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$8.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $11,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
23% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Presbyterian Church | Columbus, GA | Organization's stated purpose & global missions kenya | $170,000 |
| St Luke | Columbus, GA | Martin field | $100,000 |
| Auburn University Foundation | Auburn, AL | Women's equestrian, soccer, golf, and basketball, and college of human sciences | $91,000 |
| Safehouse Ministries of Chattahoochee Valley Ministry | Columbus, GA | Organization's stated purpose | $45,000 |
| Shades Valley Community Church | Birmingham, AL | Meg rymer mcclung missionary fund | $45,000 |
| The Columbus Museum | Columbus, GA | Organization's stated purpose | $17,500 |
| 1909 Preservation Society Inc | Columbus, GA | Organization's stated purpose | $11,500 |
| Piedmont Columbus Regional Foundation | Columbus, GA | Izzie cooper mdm sponsorship & organization's stated purpose | $11,000 |
| Andrew College | Cuthbert, GA | Organization's stated purpose | $10,000 |
| Columbus Technical College Foundation | Columbus, GA | Organization's stated purpose | $10,000 |
| Georgia Southern University Foundation | Statesboro, GA | Ray wright inc. scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| Historic Columbus Foundation Inc | Columbus, GA | Organization's stated purpose | $10,000 |
| Pastoral Institute | Columbus, GA | Organization's stated purpose | $10,000 |
| Paws Humane Society | Columbus, GA | Organization's stated purpose | $10,000 |
| Rivercenter for Performing Arts | Columbus, GA | Organization's stated purpose | $10,000 |
| Springer Opera House | Columbus, GA | Organization's stated purpose | $10,000 |
| Twin Cedars Youth and Family Services Inc | Columbus, GA | Organization's stated purpose | $10,000 |
| Unite US | Auburn, AL | Organization's stated purpose | $6,000 |
| The Ridge Church | Columbus, GA | Organization's stated purpose | $5,800 |
| Bruce Pearl Family Foundation | Auburn, AL | Organization's stated purpose | $5,000 |
| Take the City | Columbus, GA | Organization's stated purpose | $5,000 |
| Valley Rescue Mission | Columbus, GA | Organization's stated purpose | $5,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | Organization's stated purpose | $2,500 |
| Columbus High School | Columbus, GA | Soccer booster club | $1,500 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Organization's stated purpose | $1,500 |
| Alzheimers of Columbus | Columbus, GA | Organization's stated purpose | $700 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $614,000 | 26 |
| 2024 | $750,000 | 28 |
| 2023 | $887,000 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349102552
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-2135480
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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